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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 624 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 624 and 142.17 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 624 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/624 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 624 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 88,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714.08/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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